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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 421.11 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 421.11 and 126.86 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 421.11 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/421.11 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 421.11 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 53,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.91/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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